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Cerne Abbas

The Smiths Arms – St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas loop from Up Cerne

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
West Dorset
Cerne Abbas

The Smiths Arms – St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas loop from Up Cerne

Moderate

4.0

(2)

7

riders

The Smiths Arms – St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas loop from Up Cerne

01:10

23.0km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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2.15 km

Cerne Abbas Giant

Highlight • Monument

Formed by a trench cut into the chalk hillside, the Cerne Abbas giant cuts a mysterious figure into the landscape. Its origins are constantly debated, and its first official reporting …

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2

2.66 km

Piddle Lane Climb Out of Cerne Abbas

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Tough climb out of Cerne Abbas with steep section in the middle. Take care if descending. The reward is a lovely descent into Piddletrenthide with stunning views.

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3

15.1 km

Excellent little cafe doing superb alternative brunch treats.

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4

15.6 km

Holy Trinity Church

Highlight • Religious Site

5

16.0 km

The Smiths Arms

Highlight • Pub

The Smiths Arms, formerly the smallest pub in England,

Dating to 1420, originally a smithy but granted a licence to serve alcohol by Charles II who wanted a beer when he stopped to have his horse shod.

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6

20.1 km

Abbots Bed & Breakfast and Tearoom

Highlight • Restaurant

A great stop for cream tea on any ride. Their local clotted cream allocation is another level!

You won't find much bike parking space but you can prop them against …

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7

20.1 km

Cerne Abbas Village Restaurants

Highlight • Restaurant

Lunch stop - there are two pubs or do what I did and get a freshly baked Cornish Pastie, banana and cup of tea and a fiver from the village shop.

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8

20.3 km

St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mary’s is a striking Grade I-listed church in the heart of Cerne Abbas. The church was built in the 14th century, extended in the 15th century, and the tower …

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23.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

7.56 km

900 m

217 m

115 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

2.60 km

217 m

< 100 m

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